Inter believe Brazilian striker Adriano could be key to securing Lampard from Chelsea

Inter Milan are ready to include striker Adriano in their bid to sign Frank Lampard from Chelsea.

Sources in Italy believe the 26-year-old Brazilian - who is highly rated by his former international boss Luiz Felipe Scolari - could be the determining factor in landing England midfielder Lampard, 30.

Inter are confident of Lampard’s desire to join former Blues manager Jose Mourinho, and are poised to offer £7.9million and Adriano.